Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud) vs. JBL Wave

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud) and JBL Wave. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud) vs. JBL Wave Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud) JBL Wave
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 5.8 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details Charging case with earphones: 38.6 g Earbud: 8.8 g
Charging case: 39.5 g
Colour Black White
Protection Sweat-resistant, water-resistant Dust-resistant, IP54, water-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud) JBL Wave
Headphones Form Factor In-ear Ear-bud
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.2 JBL Wave have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud).
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud) are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology WindSmart technology -
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Deep Bass
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <3% -
Sensitivity 94 dB 100 dB JBL Wave have higher sensitivity than Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud).
Impedance 16 Ohm 16 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 95 dB
Diaphragm 5.8 mm 8 mm JBL Wave have a thicker diaphragm than Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud).
MICROPHONE Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud) JBL Wave
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Sensitivity - -38 dBV/Pascal
REMOTE CONTROL Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud) JBL Wave
Controls Mute, volume, answer/end, play/pause, skip track, voice assistant -
CABLE Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud) JBL Wave
Cable Type Micro-USB charge cable - detachable USB-C charge cable
FEATURES Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud) JBL Wave
Features Voice alerts -
Additional Functions DSP -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud) JBL Wave
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity 60 mAh 48 mAh Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud) have a higher battery capacity than JBL Wave.
Battery Life 6.5 hour(s) 8 hours JBL Wave lasts longer on a single charge than the Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud).
Battery Life Details Continuous playback: up to 6.5 hours
Continuous talk: up to 4 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 19 hours
Continuous playback: up to 8 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 32 hours
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 2 hours The charging of both headphones last the same time.
Included Qty - 2
OTHERS Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud) JBL Wave
Included Accessories 2 pairs of ear tips (small, large), charging case (440 mAh) 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), USB-C charging cable, charging case (530 mAh)
Compliant Standards IP54 -
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